Indian Defence Minister discusses regional security situation with Japanese counterpart

By ANI
10 January 2020
Indian Defence Minister discusses regional security situation with Japanese counterpart
(File) Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh (2-R), Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono (2-L), Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar (R), and Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi (L) pose prior to a 2+2 meeting in New Delhi, India, 30 November 2019. Photo: EPA

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with his Japanese counterpart and discussed views on the regional security situation.

The two leaders discussed enhancing bilateral security cooperation between Tokyo and New Delhi under the framework of India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. "Had productive discussions with Japanese Defense Minister @Konotaromp over the telephone on further enhancing the bilateral defence and security cooperation between India and Japan. Also exchanged views on the regional developments including the recent development in the Gulf," Rajnath Singh tweeted.

Courtesy ANI